Oh, This Old Thing?
FIVE REASONS WHY THIS CENTURIESOLD DESIGN IS AS FASHIONABLE AS EVER.
It’s crazy cosy
At the AW Hainsworth mill in Yorkshire, U.K., blankets begin as raw wool made up of seven types of fleece that create a luxe texture.
It makes for fab furniture
A bench covered in classic Hudson’s Bay stripes energizes a cottage entryway.
It’s killer as a coat
Fashion brands like Smythe have updated the blanket coat, which has dressed Canadian Olympic teams (seen here in 1964), and even Barbie.
It gives rooms history
Like a handsome antique, the point blanket’s storied past gives it character. Here, a guest room in former Hudson’s Bay president Bonnie Brooks’s home showcases Millennium point blankets.
It’s made to last
The 16-step process of making a single blanket takes six months. Every blanket is hand finished with a label, symbolizing the artisanal craftmanship behind each piece.